Festival City Theatres Trust - Festival and King's Theatres Edinburgh Reviews

Just finished Theatre Tour Graham was our Guide so very interesting so much knowledge of Theatre Brill !!!!!

Great space, probably one of the biggest theatres back stage anyway.

The Edinburgh festival was lots of fun. This theater has musicals and opera all year long. The opera we saw was whimsically done.

Very nice experience but little expensive to take a whole family, but aprt from that amazing!!!!

It is worth going to the festival, not only the theater, a sign of show music that this beautiful city has, the bad thing is the weather that it rains as it snows or it is cold, it is very brave and very fast, it eats quite well and It is spectacular when you can walk through the streets and see all the plays and

Too see Warhorse. Venue brilliant but production was magnificent. Not usually a fan of plays but this was absolutely fantastic. Puppetry was amazing .

Theatre with many shows.
Tight for legroom on occasion.

Spacious, plenty of loos and bar staff. Quality productions

Lovely theatre went there last week to see les miserables. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Great venue, however, staff shouldn't allow late comers once a performance starts!

Was at Saturday evening show of Ghost & was delighted with everything from booking to theatre & staff. The performance was incredible. Was keen to see show but couldn't think how the movie would translate to live show: It did, amazingly so. The singing, acting, set & acoustics were fantastic. Loved theatre & will definitely be back.

Excellent venue. Massive stage but still feels intimate. Good surtitles for operas. Very good sound system. Should be 6 out of 5.

However a significant negative issue is to do with getting refreshments. There is no point in trying to queue, (as many do), because the staff serve whoever shouts or pushes forwards. Since many of the audience are fairly elderly this was obviously very distressing for some people. Always stand at the front, even if the crowd us thickest there. It's as if nobody's told them that their professionalism is also part of the customer experience.

I complained but the staff, including one whi seened like a supervisor, did not accept what I said and actually ganged up on me, ignoring the queue. I'm 6'3" and 15 stone so I'm not easily intimidated but I imagine that a majority of the audience are fairly genteel and would be upset by such staff reactions to criticism.

Pity. This spoiled a good, and expensive, evening for a number of people there. (Oddly, the staff with vending trays only began appearing about 5 minutes after the big queue formed.)

Went to a show there it was great so much leg room between rows

Very welcoming staff and a lovely theatre. Great seats four rows back and a fantastic concert by Russell Watson and company. We had a great time.

It s the big one, huge place, 4 levels to get entry, bars, exhibition space, usually easy to get in and out without getting crushed. On many bus routes. Seats on several levels where you can wait and have a drink and a snack.

Cheap seats have a hard back. V.uncomforable and no space to cross legs. Queue for womens toilet longer than minutes available at the interval. Otherwise a fab theatre.

Simon and Garfunkel tribute very good. Toilets could be better. Seats comfortable,

This is a great theatre. Well laid out with nice bars.

It is a nice and well kept place with great shows to see. With a good view in any seat you sit in

Fantastic venue that hosts some great shows. Good selection of restaurants nearby too.

Great venue, well organised. Lovely theatre, drinks bar etc if you want.

I just passed the festival theatre hope to go sometime

Festival theatre is a fantastic venue offering a wide range of entertaining shows throughout the year.

Brilliant theatre. Good staff. Great shows thoroughly recommend a visit x

Good production values on the shows here, I wish they would upgrade the seating though, by the time you get up to leave it feels like you've been sitting on concrete.

Brilliant theatre, good location and friendly staff, very enjoyable.

I love festival theatre but it needs better air conditioning definitely.

Just been to see Les Miserables at the festival theatre. What a show! The whole ensemble were fantastic, night and day compared to the last time I went to see it in Edinburgh many moons ago.

The theatre was clean and tidy as usual and the staff always helpful in getting everyone seated as quickly as possible. Although being an Ayrshire boy I don't appreciate being charged nearly a tenner for 2 rum and coke.

Overall a great night though.

Went to see the cbeebies Christmas panto. Remember, with it being a theatre, all snacks cost a fortune!

A wonderfully evening with Scotland's talented national ballet company's rendition of ' elite syncopations' in the grand setting of Edinburgh's FESTIVAL THEATRE.

Excellent shows at reasonable prices. A lovely atmospheric theatre with friendly and helpful staff.

Brilliant service and fantastic experience and skills.

Just been to see Cabaret. Absolutely amazing. Brilliant cast . Loved it

It was a brilliant experience, it was very dis able friendly. The disable spaces give you brilliant view.

We to see war house there few weeks ago it was good

This is one of Edinburgh's finest theatres, I have attended networking events here and also seen numerous shows and have always been impressed by the level of service you receive. The theatre hall itself is stunning and if you are attending a music show the acoustics are pretty good! There is always an array of events that take place here from Children's shows to ballets or the Jazz Festival. I subscribe to their newsletter and must admit that I always read it when it pops through my Gmail account unlike most other newsletters I subscribe to.

Top quality venue with top quality entertainment.

Great Theatre, well organised and laid out with a wide selection of shows. Drinks and food a bit pricey but nothing out of the norm for a theatre. Only complaint, not the most comfortable seats!

Kenny Wayne Shepherd was absolutely brilliant. No words can describe it. Best concert I've been in a long time.

The Nutcracker by the Scottish Ballet was wonderful. Well done to all the performers.

I love going to the festival theatre. Everything I've been to see was fabulous

Although it has its years, it is very well preserved, the views and acoustics are very good, and access, bathrooms and bars, very well conditioned. Brings very varied works, from theaters, musicals and opera.

Beautiful art deco theatre. Friendly helpful staff.

Great theatre and amazing to see Macbeth in Scotland

A beautiful theatre which hosts a vast and varied selection of performances.

I saw a musical ''grinch" . The staff were helpful n pleasant.

There are no bad seats, and the place looks magnificent, however, it can get stuffy and hot after a while.

A smart modern front to the building with some outdoor seating; inside a nice ground floor bar area. Inside is an old theatre which has reasonably comfortable seat with a good view of the stage. What made it for me were the staff who were efficient, polite and helpful. Would I return, oh yes loved it. The music was great too.

I fined the seating in the stall very uncomfortable and to sit for two and a half hours was not comfortable at all.

Wonderful theatre, excellent staff who all had broad smiles. Les Miserables production was amazing. Thank you Festival theatre.

Good theater and have lots of Edinburgh Gins to choose from. Order ur interval drink at bar whilst buying a drink.

Great venue with great views and excellent performances

Lovely theatre. Very accessible. Convenient for public transport as well as bars and restaurants.

It was 25th anniversary of the Scottish opera group the acts were all from communities and schools brilliant

Excellent venue with full facilities but parking an issue until after 18.30 restrictions apply.

The outstanding "Cirque Berserk" for the third time in this venue, fabulous again!! Great venue, bit pricey for snacks and drinks but all in all worth a visit!!

Excellent restored theatre presenting major musicals, dance and opera. Originally named the Empire Palace Theatre built in 1892 (on site of former theatre) then following a fire in 1911 rebuilt and re-opened in 1928, and restored with new frontage and re-opened in 1994. Theatre hosts main Edinburgh International Theatre events and now also hosts Edinburgh International Film Festival Galas.
Theatre has great amenities and though seating can be slightly uncomfortable and film sound acoustic has been problematic, these are minor blemishes in what is otherwise a first rate venue.
One point to note: seats AA, BB & CC in stalls are raked in wrong direction and are higher than row A behind. Thus making sight lines slightly problematic for those in row A and possibly B. This is due to rows AA etc resting on the covered up pit which has a higher floor. No problem if orchestra pit is in and these seats removed.

I attended a couple of events at this venue when I was there for the Ed Fringe. It is pretty spacious and well designed. Just go inside with your own drinks though.